WorksheetsCS 6 - EARTH SCIENCE (LONG QUIZ, FINALTERM))
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 50mins
It describes the storage and movement of water between the biosphere, atmosphere, lithosphere, and hydrosphere.
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When dry ice is exposed to room temperature, it changes directly from a solid into carbon dioxide gas without turning into liquid first. What do you call to this process?
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What do you call to the process on how water passes down through soil and rock layers, helping store fresh water underground?
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What do you call to a solution of water (H₂O) containing a high concentration of dissolved salts, primarily sodium chloride (NaCl)?
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How long does the water vapor last in the atmosphere?
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This type of fresh water forms from rain or surface water that seeps into the soil through infiltration and percolation.
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It is made of permeable materials (like sand, gravel, sandstone, or fractured rock) that let water pass through.
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What do you call to the natural, underground boundary between the unsaturated zone and the saturated zone where pore spaces are completely filled with water?
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How many percent does earth's total water is readily available for drinking and human use, despite the planet being covered in water?
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What do you call to the water that has low concentrations of salts and is safe for humans, animals, and plants to use?
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A community near a river complains that a nearby factory has been dumping untreated wastewater, causing fish kills and foul odor. Which law directly addresses this violation?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
A farmer wants to use water from a nearby stream to irrigate his rice fields. He needs a water permit before doing so. Which law regulates the right to access and use water resources?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
The government formed a central authority to coordinate national efforts in water resource development and management. Which law created this agency?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
A city mayor ordered water rationing in his town due to severe drought that caused water shortages. Which law gives the government the authority to take urgent measures during such crises?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
An industrial company is required by law to install wastewater treatment facilities before releasing effluents into rivers. Which law mandates this compliance?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
A household dug its own deep well for water use. However, they were reminded that all water sources are owned by the State, and permits are required for extraction. Which law explains this principle?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
The President directed government agencies to prioritize solutions to water shortage problems in Metro Manila in the 1990s. Which law/issuance was enacted to address this crisis?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
A non-compliant manufacturing plant was fined because it exceeded the allowable level of pollutants discharged into a water body. Which law enforced this regulation?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
An irrigation project was approved to improve farmlands, but it required proper coordination with the national water authority for allocation. Which law governs this process?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
A public information campaign was launched to educate citizens on water conservation and the proper disposal of waste to protect water quality. Which law institutionalizes this effort?
Presidential Decree No. 424 of 1974
Presidential Decree No. 1067 of 1976 (Water Code of the Philippines)
Executive Order No. 222 of 1995
Republic Act No. 8041 (National Water Crisis Act of 1995)
Republic Act no. 9275 (The Philippine Clean Water Act of 2004)
MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Cryosphere is the zone where the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere, and biosphere all interact to create soil.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Mineral particles are the backbone of soil, providing nutrients, structure, and texture that make it possible for plants to grow and ecosystems to thrive.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Calcium is the dark, stable organic material in soil formed from the partial decomposition of plant and animal matter by microorganisms.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Subsoil (B Horizon) located beneath the topsoil; this layer accumulates fine materials like clay and minerals that have leached downward from the upper layers by rainwater.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Soils developed on rock that is coarse grained and composed of minerals resistant to weathering are likely to exhibit coarse grain texture.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Topography is the most influential factor in the formation of soil.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Soil formation proceeds much more rapidly in cold climates thus reaching a mature status sooner.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
For a plant to grow it needs water that carries dissolved nutrients to its roots.
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MODIFIED TRUE or FALSE:
Poor soil quality also reduces the nutritional value of crops, affecting human health over time.
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Nourishing happens when animals feed on plants and grasses more quickly than the vegetation can naturally recover.
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A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
A farmer plants crops across the slope of a hill to slow down water from washing away the soil.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
A farmer uses machines to plow deeply on very steep slopes.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
Farmers grow grass in between rows of crops to protect the soil.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
A mountain farmer builds steps on the hillside so crops can grow without soil sliding down.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
A farmer keeps planting the same crop (rice) every year without change.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
Strip cropping can also help reduce wind erosion in open fields.
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B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
A farmer plants corn and then the next season plants beans to make the soil healthy again.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
A farmer burns leftover plant materials after harvest to 'clean' the soil.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
Using crop rotation can sometimes reduce the need for chemical fertilizers.
A
B
C
A – if the statement is always correct.
B – if the statement is incorrect.
C – if the statement is sometimes correct.
Cover crops are sometimes used to protect the soil during heavy rains.
A
B
C
